Special Education Paraeducator

Educational Service District 112 • Wahkiakum SD - Wendt Elementary, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraeducator supports and assists students with disabilities in various school settings, working under the direction of the Special Education Teacher and consistently with each student’s IEP or IFSP. The role assists with lesson preparation, individual and small-group instruction, classroom management, student observation and assessment, and communication with parents and staff. This position serves Wendt Elementary in the Wahkiakum School District and is scheduled for 31 hours per week during the school year. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

The role may involve moving between classrooms and providing support for students’ physical and personal hygiene needs, including moving and positioning students, tube feeding, catheterization, diaper changes, and toileting. The position requires sitting, standing, and stooping, and lifting up to 35 pounds individually or more than 35 pounds with assistance. Travel within the ESD 112 region is required for meetings and trainings.

Applicants must submit a complete work history covering the past 10 years, at least three professional references with contact information, a cover letter, a resume consistent with the application work history, a copy of a high school diploma or GED, and evidence of meeting an educational requirement. Employment is contingent on successful completion of Washington State Patrol and FBI criminal history and fingerprint checks. Within three years of employment, the employee must meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090(f).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet at least one educational requirement: an associate’s degree; 48 semester or 72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; a passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment; a passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; or a score of 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Within three years of employment, meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090(f).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually and more than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to sit, stand, and stoop to attend to students’ needs and provide instruction.
• Regular attendance during the assigned work schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a special education classroom setting.
• Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education Teacher with lesson plan preparation, one-on-one and small-group instruction, classroom management, student observation and assessment, and communication with parents and staff, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals.
• Supervise students.
• Collect data, report student progress, and maintain accurate data collection records.
• Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
• Provide positive behavior management support consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
• Attend to students’ physical needs, including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Participate as a member of the education team and, as applicable, attend parent conferences.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED